Providing administrative services to members of the city's pension plans

Department Goal
The Finance Department's goal is to strive to improve the quality and timeliness of financial data generated, as well as the efficiency of the procedures required by the other departments necessary to generate such data.

Additional Information
If you have any questions regarding the responsibilities of the department, or would like further information, please call 517-788-4030.

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Phil Hones graduated from Michigan State University in 1978 and obtained his Certified Public Accountant License in 1981 while working in a local public accounting firm. He joined the City as the City Accountant in 1984 and his job title was changed to Finance Director with the adoption of the new City Charter in 1997.